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title: China visa for citizens of Ireland
description: Citizens of Ireland can visit China without a visa for up to 10 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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lastModified: 2026-09-05
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# China visa for citizens of Ireland

Citizens of Ireland can visit China without a visa for up to 10 days.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa-free entry (temporary policy)
- **How to apply:** No visa needed — just go
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 10 days
- **Government fee:** No visa fee
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required

## How to apply

1. **Prepare documents** — Ensure passport is valid and obtain a confirmed onward ticket/itinerary.
2. **Travel to China** — Enter via any eligible port of entry designated for 240-hour transit.
3. **Present documents at border control** — Show passport and onward ticket to immigration officers.
4. **Receive entry stamp** — Border authorities will stamp passport with a 240-hour (10-day) stay validity.
5. **Depart within 240 hours** — Exit China to a third country or region (including Hong Kong, Macau, or Taiwan).

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must be valid for the entire stay.
- **Confirmed onward ticket or itinerary to a third country or region** (Travel): Must include Hong Kong, Macau, or Taiwan.

## Common refusal reasons

- **No confirmed onward ticket/itinerary** — Ensure you have a booked ticket to a third country or region before arrival.
- **Invalid passport** — Check passport validity for the duration of stay.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Ireland need a visa for China?

Citizens of Ireland can visit China without a visa for up to 10 days. Visa type: Visa-free entry (temporary policy).

### How long can citizens of Ireland stay in China?

Up to 10 days without a visa.

### What documents do citizens of Ireland need for China?

Valid passport; Confirmed onward ticket or itinerary to a third country or region.

## More

- [China visa for every passport](/visa/china)
- [Every destination for Ireland passport holders](/visa/passport/ireland)